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The city shreds up to five boxes per person free at its collection days at RFK, a few times a quarter, registration first; no walk-in option exists anymore. Anything that isn't sensitive goes in the recycling cart.

Last verified October 2026

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DPW Special Waste Collection Events (HHW + e-cycling + document shredding)

DC residents only

Bring proof of residency (license, utility bill, or lease) plus registration.

free · You bring it · Must pre-register on Eventbrite · Hazardous-waste processing · Last verified October 2026

Where
RFK Stadium parking lots: Lot 8 at 2500 Independence Ave SE or Lot 3 at 2400 E Capitol St NE (varies by date)
When
Roughly twice per quarter: one Thursday 10am–2pm and one Saturday 8am–2pm. 2026 dates: Feb 5, Mar 14, Apr 30, May 2, Aug 27, Sep 12, Sep 24, Oct 22; next is Sat Nov 14, 2026 at RFK Lot 3. No entry after 2pm.

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Baby and kids' gear · Batteries, bulbs · Bike · Books · Clothes, shoes, linens · Computer, tablet · Doors, tile, lumber · Fridge, stove, AC · Mattress · Medication · Paint, chemicals · Phone · Records, instruments · Sofa, chairs, table, dresser · Sports gear · Toys · TV

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Papers to shred

The city shreds up to five boxes per person free at its collection days at RFK, a few times a quarter, registration first; no walk-in option exists anymore. Anything that isn't sensitive goes in the recycling cart.

Last verified October 2026

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